GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle‑centered business philosophy and our team‑based operating approach are key to our success and growth.
Position Summary
We are looking to add a Key Member to our Marketing Team. The Corporate Communications Manager works with the VP, Marketing & Communication and the Chief of Staff to develop, execute and oversee the flow of communication and information between GreatAmerica and its subsidiaries, divisions and both internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing skills, media expertise and the ability to craft compelling narratives that enhance our company’s reputation.
Responsibilities and Key Duties
Assist VP, Corporate Marketing & Communications to ensure all materials have a consistent voice across GreatAmerica, IRH Capital and future entities.
Coordinate with the Chief of Staff on communications for our Executive Leadership Team and Senior Operating Team.
Act as quality control on all internal and external communications.
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with business objectives.
Work with key stakeholders to develop and execute slides for the informational Reach system at all GA locations.
Collaborate with leadership to develop internal communications on a monthly cadence and create, coordinate, write, link and execute the internal monthly newsletter.
Serve as backup for our Incident Response Team and Business Continuity Planning, eventually assuming lead roles.
Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness, providing insights for improvement.
Serve as conduit for information for Marketing Communications Team seeking ways to cross‑promote, share content and reduce duplicate content and sales collateral.
Primary marketing & communications point of contact for Platform Services, HR and other business support teams; develop and execute marketing plans to communicate value internally and to external customers / recruits.
Coordinate with SMDs to ensure consistency, collaboration and quality of work sent into the marketplace.
Ensure executives are shielded from negative publications and coordinate messaging with legal, leadership and trade publications.
Foster relationships within industries (Monitor, ELFA, NEFA, etc.) and media outlets; keep current on editorial calendars.
Coordinate with Digital Marketing and Content Marketing teams to support proactive SEO backlink strategy, pitch GA content and curate content.
Write, distribute and follow up on press releases; work with VP, Corporate Marketing and Communications for editing and legal review.
Communicate and coordinate around philanthropy process; maintain the Employee Advised Fund webpage and communicate with team members on supporting charities.
Create, maintain and monitor Wikipedia Pages for GreatAmerica, IRH Capital and future entities; conduct annual audit and update of pages.
Respond to crisis or challenging situations quickly and professionally; coordinate with legal team and VP, Corporate Marketing and Communications for talking points.
Seek opportunities to promote leaders in trade publications, individual awards, webinars; develop strategic plan to submit for industry and individual awards.
Assist VP on reputation management initiative; update and monitor reputation sites and interface with legal for online reviews and BBB filings.
Participate as point of contact and communications director for internal customers; coordinate and complete projects with Corporate Marketing Communications team.
Provide Treasury Updates on Bond Releases.
A / B test various communications methods and tools to ensure best outcomes.
Maintain a spreadsheet of public relations spending and assist with setting the annual budget.
Lead various communications / PR‑related projects throughout the year (e.g., M&A, crisis communications).
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, psychology or equivalent.
Experience : Minimum of 5+ years of related experience.
Computer Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce.com or comparable CRM tools, HubSpot or comparable marketing automation tools and Google Analytics. Adept at using tools such as Co‑Pilot to ensure consistency in writing.
Other Requirements : Track record of customer relations and sales support; public speaking experience for internal and external audiences; self‑starter with passion for growing a brand; ability to develop and leverage internal relationships; high business acumen; exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Financial Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
401(k) and Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits
Paid Vacation – starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Paid Sick Days – Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
Gym Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Company‑Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Education and Career Planning Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Networking Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities
Perks
Paid Parking
Service Awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment
A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset : you!
If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at
Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
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